Rooms

Our Review

A real-life jewel in Lake Pichola, this eighteenth-century palace is a sweep of courtyards, corridors, and pavilions inlaid with stone, gilt molding, and mirrors. Guests reach the four-acre man-made island via private boat and are taken to rooms with hand-painted motifs, mosaics, silk bolsters, swings, and stained glass. "We had a beautiful view of the maharaja's palace on the shore," noted one reader. Formal attire is required at the rooftop Bhairo restaurant, but it's worth it: "If you want to have a decent steak in India, this is the place." Wood-fired Rajasthani specialties are served at Neel Kamal. Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018